Real beer requires a thicker wallet. If I had the resources I too would buy my beer of choice. Which is Scottish ale. Since my student loan payments are $659 a month. I really can't afford the nice thick brews.
But anyways, thats a crazy prices for the beer though. $1.25 for a 24 ouncer is great. Plus it forced me to try a beer ive never tried before. Good stuff for the economy budget.